Yloud-Yloud Angelos Créations Olfactives 2022
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Unexpectedly Elegant Aldehydic Floral
I was a little nervous sampling this one: ylang-ylang can easily go into spoiled banana custard territory, and the panoply of smells that cover "oud" conjure up some potentially nauseating combos.
As it happens, I had nothing to fear, as not only is this tastefully balanced, it's arguably one of the most "accessible" in this line.
Yloud-Yloud is a mixed floral based on - yes, ylang-ylang - but also a summer garden of other floral notes. I detect jasmine, rose, carnation, muguet, and something rather freesia- and magnolia-like in the mix. Aldehydes bring a welcome freshness, and the vibe is of an English summer garden party rather than a steamy jungle.
Oud is here, a slightly chalky; slightly cheesy rendition of the note, used as a delicate animalic "spice" along with the civet. As the drydown progresses, the floral sheen retreats and the perfume becomes smoothly sandalwoody and musky. The closest use of oud I can think of is Mona Di Oiro's Oud (later, Oud Osmanthus) where oud played a similar supporting role.
I many ways, this is Angelos' "take" on Chanel No 5, but the flowers are far more alive, and the twists more daring, than you find in that fragrance.
As it happens, I had nothing to fear, as not only is this tastefully balanced, it's arguably one of the most "accessible" in this line.
Yloud-Yloud is a mixed floral based on - yes, ylang-ylang - but also a summer garden of other floral notes. I detect jasmine, rose, carnation, muguet, and something rather freesia- and magnolia-like in the mix. Aldehydes bring a welcome freshness, and the vibe is of an English summer garden party rather than a steamy jungle.
Oud is here, a slightly chalky; slightly cheesy rendition of the note, used as a delicate animalic "spice" along with the civet. As the drydown progresses, the floral sheen retreats and the perfume becomes smoothly sandalwoody and musky. The closest use of oud I can think of is Mona Di Oiro's Oud (later, Oud Osmanthus) where oud played a similar supporting role.
I many ways, this is Angelos' "take" on Chanel No 5, but the flowers are far more alive, and the twists more daring, than you find in that fragrance.